Holloway, Archway and Kentish Town form one of north London's most useful dining corridors. The restaurants are spread from the Emirates Stadium to Highgate Road, with Fortess Road and Kentish Town Road adding dense clusters of neighbourhood specialists. That geography produces unusual variety: an ambitious Indian food pub, a Michelin-listed wood-fire dining room, long-running Italian and Ethiopian restaurants, Shaanxi noodles, Korean barbecue and two very different approaches to pizza all fit within the same guide.
Holloway, Archway and Kentish Town support an unusually broad mix of ambitious pubs, regional specialists and relaxed neighbourhood dining rooms. The options range from polished modern British cooking to Shaanxi noodles, Korean barbecue and Ethiopian sharing food. Choosing by cuisine and occasion is the easiest way to navigate such different formats.
Use the live Happy Menu panels below to compare dishes and prices before travelling. Several restaurants change their menus with the season, while a wood-fired fish, daily pub special or shared meat cut may vary by availability. Tell the restaurant about allergies when booking, and reserve early for weekend tables at the smaller dining rooms. Match the venue to the occasion and this part of north London can handle everything from a quick pre-gig bowl to a leisurely group dinner.
The Great Indian
The Great Indian pairs a genuinely distinctive kitchen with the lively atmosphere of a smartly converted Archway pub. An old Archway pub has been recast as a smart Indian restaurant, with marble tables and a menu that moves across regions rather than repeating a standard curry-house list. The cooking carries the idea through with confident regional flavours rather than relying on the unusual setting alone. Choose it for a date, a celebration or a group dinner that wants familiar flavours handled with more imagination.
Smoked poppadoms with a tomato-and-date chutney make a sharp opening, while lamb roti tacos and tandoor-roasted prawns show the kitchen's playful side. Degh dal makhani is simmered for depth, and the butter chicken balances smoke, tomato and cream without being the only worthwhile main. Nilgiri chicken brings curry leaves and a more robust spice profile; Punjabi lamb curry or banana-leaf seabass can anchor a shared order. Add rice and bread gradually, because the curries and biryani already make a substantial meal.
Address: 139 Marlborough Road, London N19 4NU
The Great Indian Menu
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Small Plates
Smoked Poppadums
Smoked Poppadums served with a tangy Tomato & Date Chutney (ve)
Samosa Chaat
Diced onion, tomatos and chutneys layered over crisp potato samosas (v)
Tangra Chilly Paneer
Paneer tossed in green Chilli, Garlic, Soy and Coriander Sauce. (v)
Gunpowder Chicken Wings
Spiced, crisp-fried Wings served with Chilli infused Sour Cream
Hot & Sticky Pork Ribs
Hot and sticky baby back pork ribs, smoked chilli-honey (gf)
Bowls & Biryani
Achaari Aloo
(ve,gf)
Tandoori Paneer Tikka Masala
Paneer tikka simmered in a rich, creamy tomato sauce (n, v, gf)
Palak Saag, Mashed Spinach, Garlic, Ginger
Chopped spinach flavoured with ginger, garlic and spices (v, gf, vegan available)
Degh Dal Makhani, 48 Hrs, Urad Lentils
Slow-simmered black lentils cooked for 48 hours topped with cream and butter (v, gf)
The Great Indian Butter Chicken
Tender chicken thigh in a rich creamy tomato and cashew sauce
Punjabi Lamb Curry
Slow cooked lamb shoulder with cinnamon, cloves and bay (gf)
Vegetable Biryani, Garlic Yogurt
Fragrant basmati rice with water chestnut, carrot, mushroom and other seasonal veg served with Garlic Yoghurt (v)
Chicken Biryani, Garlic Yogurt
Fragrant basmati rice with spiced chicken, served with Garlic Yogurt
Breads & Sides
Naan
Soft leavened tandoor-baked flatbread
Garlic Butter Naan
Soft leavened tandoor-baked flatbread, topped with fresh garlic and drizzled with butter
Cheese & Jalapeño Naan
Pickled Chill-Cheddar
Steamed Basmati Rice
Fluffy and aromatic rice, perfect accompaniment to your meal.
Kachumber Salad
Refreshing cucumber, tomato, pickled onion & radish salad
Cucumber & Mint Raita
Cooling yoghurt dip with fresh mint
The Parakeet
The Parakeet is particularly well suited to diners seeking modern British cooking in a room that still feels like a proper Kentish Town pub. The Michelin Guide highlights the restaurant's wood-fired grill, which gives the menu much of its character. The front bar stays lively and the dining room opens towards the kitchen, so it works for a polished lunch, a date or dinner with friends who want ambitious food without formal service. Book if the dining room matters rather than the bar.
Start with potato bread and smoked butter or the compact duck tartlets, then let the fire shape the larger plates. A whole sea bream with piperade brings smoke, sweetness and acidity; a mutton pie provides a richer shared centre when it appears. Oysters are a clean alternative before grilled fish or meat, and vegetable dishes gain more character than a routine side because they pass through the same fire-led kitchen. The menu changes, so ask staff how many dishes suit the table and what is best for sharing that day.
Address: 256 Kentish Town Road, London NW5 2AA
The Parakeet Menu
Starters
Potato bread, smoked butter
Gordal olives
House pickles
Dressed oyster
Anchovies on toast
Tempura shiso leaf, beef tartare
Hoisin duck tartlet
Charred beetroot, summer girolles
Flourish tomatoes, gooseberries, horseradish
Braised leeks, pecorino sauce, smoked mushroom
Câr-y-Môr cockles, salsa matcha
Mackerel crudo, smoked bone dressing, cucumber
Woodfired prawns
Mains
Grilled pollock, lava bread salsa, ponzu
Beef bavette, satay salad
Summer vegetables and crispy rice
John Dory, brown butter dashi
Jerk pork chop, peppers, summer berries
Smoked grilled chicken, Jerusalem artichoke
Whole sea bream, piperade
28 days aged ex-dairy sirloin
Sides
Dressed salad
Ratte potatoes, burnt onion butter
Flourish Farm greens
Sunday Roast Starters
Gordal olives
House pickles
Oyster, pickled elderflower
Potato bread, smoked butter
Cod roe, crudites
Chicken liver parfait, toast
Sunday Roast Mains
Served with spring greens, roasted potatoes, seasonal root vegetables, carrot and swede mash, Yorkshire pudding.
Hay smoked roast chicken
Roast beef
Roast pork belly
Squash and mushroom wellington
Fore Rib (to share)
Whole sea bream (to share)
Sunday Roast Sides
Cauliflower cheese
Cheese
Elrick Log
Old Winchester
Cote Hill Blue
Desserts
Chocolate mousse
Sticky toffee pudding
Blood orange sorbet
Aperitifs
Negroni
Figillini
Mezcal Last Word
Martini
Classic Cocktails
Espresso Martini
Old Fashioned
Margarita
Paloma
Coravin Wine (125ml)
Dabouki ‘Cremisan’ Palestine ‘24
Danbury Ridge ‘Chardonnay’ England ‘22
Cayenna Submariner ‘Vermentino’ Italy ‘22
Yamanashi Orange ‘Chateau Lumiere’ Japan ‘22
Digestifs - Vermouth
Lustau Vermut Rojo
Ferdinand’s White Barrel Aged Vermouth
Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
Goldtooth Vermut Blanco Limited Edition Spring Expression
Sunday Aperitifs
Negroni
Paloma
Vermouth and soda
Martini
Sunday Wines by Coravin (125ml)
Dabouki Cremisan, Bethlehem, Palestine 2024
Greco di Tufo Feudi di San Gregorio, Campania, Italy 2022
Kistler ‘Les Noisetiers’ Sonoma Coast, California, USA 2022
Yamanashi Orange Ch. Lumiere, Japan 2022
Sunday White Wine
Trebbiano Saveroni Veneto, Italy 2025
Chin Chin Vinho Verde, Portugal 2024
Vermentino Timo, San Marzano, Puglia, Italy 2024
Sunday Red Wine
Dao Reserva Flor d’Penalva Portugal 2022
Bonarda Colonia Las Liebres, Argentina 2025
Rioja Corriente, Telmo Rodriguez, Spain 2022
Bull & Last
Bull & Last is a classic food pub at the edge of Hampstead Heath, with a current daily menu, generous British cooking and a cosy dining room. It is more traditional in spirit than The Parakeet, with carefully sourced British cooking, generous plates and a cosy room that also serves seven guest bedrooms. Choose it after a walk, for Sunday lunch or when the table wants pub familiarity delivered with a serious kitchen behind it.
The Scotch egg is the enduring snack, and the kitchen's fish and chips and Sunday roasts remain useful reference points. Current menus move with produce, however, so a South Coast brown-crab risotto with courgette and fennel or a vegetable-led starter may be the more interesting order on the day. Share one opening plate before committing to large mains, particularly at lunch. Roast availability, fish and set-menu dishes can change, and the restaurant explicitly ties its menu to season and supply, so confirm any must-have dish before travelling.
Address: 168 Highgate Road, London NW5 1QS
Bull & Last Menu
LUNCH WEDNESDAY 10th JUNE
Goldtooth Vermut & Soda
Bavette Steak & Frites
Roast Sirloin of Beef Sandwich, Sesame Bun, Horseradish, Pickles, Mixed Leaves, Frites & Aioli
Wild English Herb Risotto, Sheep’s Ricotta, Grilled Stems, Roast Hazelnut & Parmesan
Cornish Pollack, Trout Roe & Beurre Blanc, Pink Firs, Seashore Herbs
Beer Battered Haddock, Triple Cooked Chips, Tartare Sauce & Mushy Peas (Add a Wally £2)
North Essex Shorthorn Onglet, Gremolata, Béarnaise, Green Salad & Chips
North Essex Shorthorn Prime Rib for 2, Gremolata, Béarnaise & Chips
Summer Truffle Supplement
Dressed Brixham Crab, Pickled Cucumber & House Soda Bread
Green Peppercorn / Bearnaise / Beef Jus
Frites & Aioli
Green Salad
Grilled Baby Gem, Tahini Sauce, Roasted Seeds & Lemon
Pink Firs, Garlic Butter
Triple Cooked Chips & Mayo
Fish Board
House Cured Gravlax, Brown Crab, Whitebait, Smoked Mackerel Paté, Deep Fried Cod Cheeks, Pickled Cucumber & Fennel Salad, Soda Bread
Roast Rye Bay Scallops, XO Sauce, Fennel, Monksbeard & Sesame
Another Hendricks Hugo Spritz
Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Aioli
Peach Bellini
House Margarita
Olives
Homemade Soda Bread or Sourdough Bread & Butter
Cobble Lane Coppa & Cornichons
Shimeji Mushroom Tempura, Roasted Sesame & Soy Dip
Grilled Stuffed Cornish Sardines, Almonds, Sultanas & Gremolata
Shorthorn Steak Tartare, Pickled Radish & Sourdough Toast
Focaccia, Speck Ham, Tunworth Fondue, Summer Truffle
Ricotta Stuffed Courgette Flower, Parmesan & Honey
Grilled Asparagus Salad, Burrata, Vinaigrette & Nasturtium
Watermelon Tataki, Cucumber & Daikon Salad, Roast Sesame & Coriander
Suffolk Chicken, Old Spot Pork, Agen Prune & Hazelnut Terrine, Grilled Sourdough Toast
Vesuvio Tomato, Roast Pepper Salad, Goat’s Curd, Black Olive & PX Vinaigrette
Seasonal Greens & Garlic Butter
June Group Dining Menu £60pp
B&L Scotch Egg & English Mustard
House Cured Gravalax, Pickled Cucumber, Fennel Salad, Horseradish Cream, Trout Roe Caviar & Soda Bread
Seasonal Tomatoes, Smoked Red Pepper,Kalamata Olive, Goat’s Curd, Nasturtium & Vinaigrette
Chargrilled Lamb Rump, Slow Cooked Breast, Grilled Gem Lettuce, Peas, Mint, Shoots & Lamb Jus
Whole Sea Bass, Datterini Tomato, Kamalata Olive, Capers, Basil & Seashore Vegetables
Sides of New Potatoes, Garlic & Herb Butter / Green Bitter Garden Leaves, Radishes, Herbs & Vinaigrette
North Essex Prime Rib of Beef, Bearnaise & Triple Cooked Chips
for £17.50 supplement per person
British Strawberry Eton Mess & Pistachio Wafer
Add a Neal’s Yard Cheese Board with Sesame & Caraway Crackers & Chutney
for £11 supplemment
RED
THE WINE LIST
Aribayos, Castilla y Leon, Zamora, 2024 Tempranillo Spain
Rosso Piceno, Aurora, Marche, 2022 Montepulciano, Sangiovese & Cabernet Sauvignon Italy
Le Coste di Monforte, Piero Benevelli, Piemonte, 2020 Nebbiolo Italy
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Château Louvie, Bordeaux 2023 Merlot & Cab Franc France
Cabernet Sauvignon, Ca’Momi, Napa Valley, 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon USA
Ripasso, Antolini, Valpolicella Superiore DOC, Veneto, 2021 Corvina, Corvinone & Rondinella Italy
Hito, Bodega Cepa 21, Ribera del Duero 2024 Tempranillo Spain
Beaujolais, Chateau Gambon, Beaujolais, 2024 Gamay France
E’s Vino, Sophenia Family, Mendoza 2024 Malbec Argentina
Tacherons, Serodes & Kovac, Haute Vallee, 2024 Pinot Noir France
The Mill, Vergelegen Wine Estate, Stellenbosch 2022 Merlot, Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Syrah South Africa
Long Barn Pinot Noir, Fior di Sole, Napa Valley, 2023 Pinot Noir USA
La Rocca Bardolino, Agricola Casaretti, Veneto, 2023 Corvina, Sangiovese & Rondinella Italy
Vega Douro, José Neiva Correia, Douro DOC, 2020 Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca & Nacional Portugal
The Bull & Last Côtes du Rhône, Domaine de l’Amandine, 2023 Grenache & Syrah France
Terrasses, Chateau Pesquie, AOC Ventoux, 2022 Grenache & Syrah France
Pomerol By Clinet, Château Clinet, Pomerol, 2020 Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon France
CHILLED RED
THE WINE LIST
Long Barn Pinot Noir, Fior di Sole, Napa Valley, 2023 Pinot Noir USA
Beaujolais, Chateau Gambon, Beaujolais, 2024 Gamay France
ROSÉ & ORANGE
THE WINE LIST
Triennes, Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Provence, 2024 Grenache, Cinsault France
Cinsault PAYS D’OC, Henri Nordoc, Languedoc-Roussillon 2025 Cinsault France
Regard d`Artiste, LGI, Languedoc, 2024 Grenache, Muscat, Viognier France (ORANGE)
WHITE
THE WINE LIST
Bianco, Tenuta Aurea, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, 2024 Friulano Italy
Andorfer, Martin & Anna Andorfer, Kamptal, 2024 Gruner Veltliner Austria
Bourgogne Blanc, Domaine Sylvain Bzikot, Burgundy, 2022 Chardonnay France
Mâcon-Fuissé, Domaine Auvigue, Burgundy 2022 Chardonnay France
Aedes, I Custodi Delle Vigne Dell’Etna, Etna Bianco, 2023 Carricante Italy
Hoffmann, Bio Weingut Hoffmann, Mosel, 2024 Riesling Germany
Txakoli, HIKA Bodega, Getariako Txakolina, 2022 Hondarrabi Zuria & Zerratia, Chardonnay Spain
Château Le Tuquet, Domaines de la Parrhesia, 2023 Semillon France
Xaxaxa, Can Valles, Penedes, 2023 Chardonnay, Xarello Spain
Presto Blanc, Domaine Seailles, Côtes de Gascogne, 2024 Sauvignon Gris & Sauvignon Blanc France
Albariño, Pazo De Mirasoles, La Mancha, 2024 Albariño
La Raia Reserva, Vigna Madonnina, Gavi DOCG, Piemonte, 2021 Cortese Italy
Loureiro Vinho Verde, AB Valley, Minho, 2024 Loureiro Portugal
Luneau, Domaine Pierre Luneau-Papin, Loire, 2023 Muscadet France
Picpoul de Pinet, Les Costieres de Pomerols, Languedoc, 2025 Picpoul France
The Bull & Last Côtes du Rhône Viognier, Domaine de l’Amandine, 2023 Viognier France
Chablis Premier Cru Vaucoupin, Domaine Gautheron, Burgundy, 2023 Chardonnay France
SPARKLING
THE WINE LIST
Ruio, Malibràn, Prosecco, Veneto Prosecco DOC, 2022 Glera Italy
Pelegrim NV, Westwell, Kent Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier England
Rosé NV, Candover Brook, Hampshire Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier England
Special Cuvée, Bollinger, Champagne Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier France
Sunday June Set Menu £60 per person
B&L Scotch Egg & English Mustard
House Cured Gravalax, Pickled Cucumber, Fennel Salad, Horseradish Cream, Trout Roe Caviar & Soda Bread
Seasonal Tomatoes, Smoked Red Pepper,Kalamata Olive, Goat’s Curd, Nasturtium & Vinaigrette
Roast Sirloin of Shorthorn Beef, Carrots, Parsnips, Greens, Roast Potatoes & Yorkshire Pudding
Roast Heritage Breed Lamb Rump, Slow Cooked Belly, Mint Relish, Carrots, Parsnips, Roast Potatoes & Yorkshire Pudding
Aubergine Parmigiana Wellington, Roast Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips, Greens, Mushroom Gravy & Yorkshire Pudding
Prime Rib of Beef for 2 to Share & Sunday Lunch Trimmings
Supplement of £17.50 per person
British Strawberry Eton Mess & Pistachio Wafers
Add a Neal’s Yard Cheese Board with Sesame & Caraway Crackers & Chutney
for £11 supplement
BREAKFAST PARTY MENU
Served 9.45am. Minimum 10 people.
Sourdough Toast, Butter & Jam
Salmon Gravalax, Crème Fraîche,Trout Roe Caviar, Lemon
Buttered Spinach
Cumberland Sausages
Rare Breed Bacon
Portobello Mushrooms
Scrambled Eggs
Avocado
Crispy Potato Rosti
2 Courses £20 - 3 Courses £25
LUNCH WEDNESDAY 10th JUNE
Cornish Sardine, Indian Peanut Bombay Salad
Lamb Keema, Basmati Rice, Garlic Roti, Yoghurt & Coriander Chutney
Baked Cheesecake & Mango
SORBETS
Raspberry / Strawberry / Blackberry / Mango / Lemon
ICE CREAMS
Coconut & Chocolate / Ferrero Rocher / Stem Ginger / Pistachio / Mint Chocolate Chip
THE DESSERT MENU
B&L Affogato
Vanilla Ice Cream, Climpson’s Espresso, Coffee Liqueur
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Pistachio Ice Cream (please allow 15 mins)
Fig Leaf Buttermilk Panna Cotta
Poached Yorkshire Rhubarb, Almond Tuille
Ricotta & Almond Cake
Creme Fraiche, Blood Orange Marmalade
Cheese Plate
Tunworth, Oxford Blue, Spiced Pear Chutney, Sesame & Caraway Lavosh Cracker
2 Courses £20 - 3 Courses £25
AFTERNOON MENU
Chilled Courgette Soup, Yoghurt, Mint & Wild Fennel
Cornish Mackerel, Sour Thai Melon Salad, Peanut & Coriander Shoots
Raspberry Sorbet Soft Serve, White Chocolate & Sesame
AFTERNOON MENU
House Paloma
Suffolk Chicken, Old Spot Pork, Agen Prune & Hazelnut Terrine, Grilled Sourdough Toast
Triple Cooked Chips & Mayo
Pink Firs, Garlic Butter
Grilled Baby Gem, Tahini Sauce, Roasted Seeds & Lemon
Green Salad
Frites & Aioli
Green Peppercorn / Bearnaise / Beef Jus
Bavette Steak & Frites
North Essex Shorthorn Onglet, Gremolata, Béarnaise, Green Salad & Chips
Beer Battered Haddock, Triple Cooked Chips, Tartare Sauce & Mushy Peas (Add a Wally £2)
Roast Sirloin of Beef, Sesame Bun, Horseradish Cream, Pickles, Mixed Leaves, Frites & Aioli
Fish Board
House Cured Gravlax, Brown Crab, Whitebait, Smoked Mackerel Paté, Fried Cod Cheeks, Pickled Cucumber & Fennel Salad, Soda Bread
Dressed Brixham Crab, Pickled Cucumber & House Soda Bread
Roast Rye Bay Scallops, XO Sauce, Fennel, Monksbeard & Sesame
Shorthorn Steak Tartare, Pickled Radish & Sourdough Toast
Goldtooth Vermut & Soda
Seasonal Tomato, Roast Pepper Salad, Goat’s Curd, Black Olive & PX Vinaigrette
Watermelon Tataki, Pickled Cucumber & Daikon Salad, Roast Sesame & Coriander
Grilled Asparagus Salad, Burrata, Vinaigrette & Nasturtium
Cobble Lane Coppa & Cornichons
Grilled Stuffed Cornish Sardines, Almonds, Sultanas & Gremolata
Ricotta Stuffed Courgette Flower, Parmesan & Honey
Cantabrian Anchovy Pan Con Tomate
Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Aioli
Shimeji Mushroom Tempura, Roasted Sesame & Soy Dip
Homemade Soda Bread or Sourdough Bread & Butter
Olives
Bloody Mary
Another Hendricks Hugo Spritz
Seasonal Greens & Garlic Butter
Steak & Pint Night
Every Wednesday 6pm-10pm
B&L Côtes du Rhône
White / Red
Hot Dog & Pint
Takeaway
Summer Picnic Hampers for the Heath
Summer Picnic Hampers for the Heath
B&L 70cl Gin
B&L Cookbook
B&L Tote Bag
Beef Broth Dog Biscuit
AFTERS
THE WINE LIST
Banyuls, Domaine de Valcros, Rimage, Languedoc, France
Colheita da Calem Tawny Port, Calem, Douro, Portugal
Monbazillac, Domaine de L’Ancienne Cure, France
Xi'an Impression
Xi'an Impression is a compelling casual meal opposite Arsenal's stadium. The small restaurant opposite Arsenal's stadium focuses on the food of Xi'an and Shaanxi, trading elaborate surroundings for hand-pulled noodles, dumplings, chilli and cumin. Hand-pulled noodles, dumplings, chilli and cumin give the compact restaurant a clear regional identity. It is ideal for lunch, dining alone or a quick pre-match meal, though the compact room and no-frills pace can feel hectic when the area is busy.
Liangpi cold noodles deliver chew, chilli and acidity, while wide biang biang noodles carry savoury sauces and pieces of beef or pork. Rou jia mo, the crisp-edged Chinese bread filled with chopped meat, is a compact signature worth sharing alongside smacked cucumber. Pork or vegetable dumplings and a beef soup broaden the order without losing the regional focus. Service can be brisk and tables are close, so arrive ready to choose; ask about chilli levels and build around one noodle dish per person rather than covering the table with duplicates.
Address: 117 Benwell Road, London N7 7BW
Xi'an Impression Menu
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Salads
CUCUMBER SALAD
Appetisers
SALT AND PEPPER SQUID JIĀO YÁN YÓU YÚ
Drinks / 饮品
FANTA FĒN DÁ
Drinks 饮品
ALOE VERA LÚ HUÌ ZHĪ
Beverages飲料
PLUM JUICE SUĀN MÉI TĀNG
Hot Drinks
TEA
Others
STIR FRIED CHINESE GREENS WITH CHILLI QIÀNG CHǍO CÀI XĪN
SALT AND PEPPER PORK RIBS JIĀO YÁN PÁI GǓ
FRIED FLAT RICE NOODLE WITH BEEF (HO FUN) NIÚ RÒU CHǍO HÉ FĚN
STIR FRIED CHINESE GREENS WITH GARLIC SUÀN RÓNG CÀI XĪN
SPECIAL PORK FRIED RICE YÁNG ZHŌU CHǍO FÀN
HOUSE MADE CHILLI OIL LÀ JIĀO YÓU
STIR FRIED POTATOES WITH VINEGAR SUĀN LÀ TǓ DÒU SĪ
GLUTEN SALAD BÀN MIÀN JĪN
STIR FRIED POTATOES WITH CHILLI QIÀNG CHǍO TǓ DÒU SĪ
BRAISED BEEF WITH RICE NIÚ RÒU GÀI FÀN
CHICKEN SPRING ROLL JĪ RÒU CHŪN JUǍN
PIG EARS SLICES IN CHILLI OIL LIÁNG BÀN ZHŪ ĚR
BEEF SLICES IN XI'AN STYLE XĪ ĀN BÀN NIÚ RÒU
Xi'an Street Food
CUMIN BEEF HAMBURGER (SPICY) ZĪ RÁN NIÚ RÒU RÒU JIĀ MÓ
VEGS DUMPLING, XI’ AN SAUCE (V) ZHĀN ZHĪ SÙ SHUǏ JIǍO
PORK AND SEAWEED POT STICKER SĀN XIĀN GUŌ TIĒ
SHREDDED XI’ AN BREAD IN BEEF BROTH NIÚ RÒU PÀO MÓ
SWEET POTATO NOODLES IN HOT AND SOUR SOUP (V) SUĀN LÀ FĚN
CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM POT STICKER JĪ RÒU XIĀNG GŪ GUŌ TIĒ
XI’ AN COLD NODDLE IN TRADITIONAL SAUCE (SIGNATURE STARTER) (V) (SPICY) LIÁNG PÍ
WONTON IN CHICKEN SOUP JĪ TĀNG HÚN TÚN
PORK AND VEG'S DUMPLING, XI’ AN SAUCE ZHĀN ZHĪ SHUǏ JIǍO
XI’ AN PORK HAMBURGER LÀ ZHĪ RÒU JIĀ MÓ
Mains
BIANGBIANG NOODLES WITH CHUNKY BEEF IN SPECIAL SAUCE NIÚ RÒU YÓU PŌ MIÀN
HAND-PULLED NOODLES WITH TOMATO EGG SAUCE (V) XĪ HÓNG SHÌ JĪ DÀN MIÀN
HAND-PULLED NODDLES WITH QISHAN PORK SAUCE (SPICY) QÍ SHĀN GÀN BÀN MIÀN
HAND-PULLED NOODLES SOUP WITH QISHAN PORK SAUCE (SPICY) QÍ SHĀN SĀO ZI MIÀN
HAND-PULLED NOODLES WITH FRIED PORK AND BEAN PASTE XĪ ĀN ZHÀ JIÀNG MIÀN
XINJIANG STIR FRIED CHICKEN WITH HAND-PULLED NOODLES (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) (SPICY) XĪN JIĀNG DÀ PÁN JĪ
PORK BIANGBIANG NOODLES WITH TOMATO AND EGGS TOPPINGS SĀN HÉ YĪ
BIANGBIANG NOODLES IN SPECIAL CHILLI SAUCE (THE MOST POPULAR DISH) (V) (SPICY) XĪ ĀN YÓU PŌ MIÀN
Soups
SWEET CORN SOUP (V) YÙ MǏ TĀNG
TOMATO AND EGG SOUP (V) XĪ HÓNG SHÌ JĪ DÀN TĀNG
TOMATO SOUP
HOT AND SOUR SOUP
SEAWEED AND RICE VERMICELLI SOUP (V) ZǏ CÀI FĚN SĪ TĀNG
Starters- Cold 凉菜
BONELESS CHICKEN IN GINGER SAUCE JIĀNG ZHĪ SHÌ YÓU JĪ
SMACKED CUCUMBER WITH FRESH GARLIC SAUCE (V) (SPICY) SUÀN RÓNG PĀI HUÁNG GUĀ
REFRESHING BLACK FUNGUS (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) (V) (SPICY) SHUǍNG KǑU MÙ ĚR
HAND-SHREDDED CHICKEN IN SPECIAL SAUCE (SPICY) SHǑU SĪ JĪ
Side Dishes
RICE
Pork 猪肉系列
SWEET AND SOUR PORK TÁNG CÙ LǏ JÍ
Chicken Main Dishes
GINGER CHICKEN
Rice Dishes
STEAMED RICE BÁI FÀN
Rice And Noodles
EGG FRIED RICE
Chicken Dishes
SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN
Poultry
SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN GŪ LŪ JĪ
From The Grill
RIBS
Beilagen Und Extras
CHILISAUCE
Sauces
KETCHUP
Seafood
SALT AND PEPPER SQUID
Burger
BEEF BURGER
Vegetarian
HOT AND SOUR SOUP (V) SUĀN LÀ TĀNG
Pasta Dishes
CHICKEN NOODLES
Entrées
SPRING ROLL CHŪN JUǍN
Drinks
ICE GREEN BĪNG LǛ CHÁ
ALOE VERA (1.5L) DÀ LÚ HUÌ ZHĪ
STILL WATER (500ML) KUÀNG QUÁN SHUǏ
WANG LO KAT HERBAL TEA JIĀ DUŌ BǍO
SPARKLING WATER (500ML) QÌ PÀO SHUǏ
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Rossella
Rossella is a family-run Italian restaurant and deli with the breadth to satisfy several generations at one table. The Meola family's restaurant history reaches back to Benevento in 1960, and the Kentish Town dining room retains a busy neighbourhood feel. Fresh pasta is the strongest reason to visit, but pizza, risotto, meat, fish and a substantial children's menu make it unusually flexible. It suits a relaxed date, a large birthday or a family dinner where a narrow chef's menu would create more problems than pleasure.
Look first at the handmade pasta: tonnarelli with mussels and clams brings a coastal direction, while ricotta and truffle-filled pasta offers more richness. Risotto with wild mushrooms, oven-roasted salmon and veal Milanese cover very different appetites, and Neapolitan-style pizza helps groups order across formats. The house tiramisu is the logical finish, especially for a table sharing desserts. The long menu rewards restraint, so choose either pasta or pizza as the centre and add antipasti around it rather than ordering from every section at once.
Address: 103 Highgate Road, London NW5 1TR
Rossella Menu
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LUNCH
UOVA AL POMODORO
Baked eggs in a rich Napoli sauce with roasted courgette, crispy pancetta, aged Parmesan & fresh basil, served in a skillet with focaccia for dipping
FOCACCIA ALLA BURRATA
Soft scrambled eggs & avocado on warm homemade focaccia, topped with creamy burrata & a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
VINO ROSSO
MERLOT DEL VENETO
Via Nova, Veneto Merlot from northern Italy, bright, light & friendly, offering a mouthful of cherries, plums & red berries
BARBERA AMONTE
Piemonte Fresh & fruity, easy drinking a lighter red wine made from the Barbera grape, cheerfully giving out blueberries, cherries & raspberries
PRIMITIVO SALENTO
Boheme, Puglia Beautiful & generous, spilling over with plums & black cherries, with a fine aroma of cracked black pepper
NERO D’ AVOLA
Molino a Vento, Sicily Charming, elegant red from Sicily, filled with red cherries & raspberries, with a fine minerality on the finish
GROTTA ROSSA
Cantina Santadi, Sardegna A full-bodied red with notes of dark berries, plum & warm spice, rounded & smooth. Truly delicious
PINOT NERO
Puiatti, Friuli A light & elegant red with flavours of red cherry, raspberry & gentle spice, soft & silky. Can also be enjoyed chilled on sunny days
AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA
Arco dei Giovi, Veneto Classic full bodied italian wines with Intense aroma & strong hints of dried fruit, dark & red cherry, hints of chocolate. Bold & round
BAROLO, FONTANAFREDDA
Piemonte Beautiful concentrationof red fruit, hints of roses savoury & herbal. Evident notes of liquorice & thyme. Full bodied with a long-lasting complex flavour
CHIANTI RISERVA
Castellani, Tuscany Delight in its fruity aroma reminescent of maraschino cherry, packed with floral mediterraneant scents. Pleasantly spicy with a long vibrant finish
AGLIANICO, VINO DI FAMIGLIA
Our House Red Wine A red wine produced by the Rossella Restaurant on the family vineyard in Ponte, full bodied earthy & rich with aromas of ripe black fruits & smoky notes
MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO
Bosco Nestore, Abruzzo Bright ruby red with wild cherry & red berry flavors, leading to enticing spice notes. Perfect pair with red sauces pastas & pizzas
SOFT DRINKS HOT DRINKS
TEA
Peppermint | Green | English Breakfast Earl Grey | Fresh Mint | Chamomile
HOT CHOCOLATE
SANTAL JUICES
Orange, Apple, Pear, Peach
CLASSICS
Coca-Cola , Diet-Coke, Coke Zero, Ginger Beer, Lemonade, Crodino
ITALIAN ICED TEA
Peach, Lemon
SAN PELLEGRINO
Lemon, Orange, Blood Orange
STILL OR SPARKLING WATER
Filtered, chilled and served in a re-usable glass bottle (700ml)
COFFEE
Espresso | Macchiato Cappuccino | Latte | Flat White Americano | Mocha
LAGER, IPA & CIDER
BIRRA ICHNUSA UNFILTERED
Naturally cloudy & full-bodied, this Sardinian lager pours golden with soft bitterness & subtle hop notes. Unfiltered for a smooth, rustic finish
MORETTI ZERO
The ultimate Italian lager non-alcoholic 33cl ABV 0.0%
BIRRA PERONI
Crisp Italian draft lager with balanced bitterness ABV 5.1%
MASTRI BIRRAI UMBRI IPA
An artisan Italian Pale Ale, unfiltered & unpasteurized, with vibrant citrus & tropical hop aromas, smooth malt balance 30cl ABV 6.5%
SIDRO BALADIN
Italian craft cider made from selected apples. Light, crisp & refreshing with delicate apple notes 33cl ABV 6.5%
BALADIN NAZIONALE GF
Italy’s first craft gluten-free beer, brewed with Italian ingredients. Smooth & well balanced with gentle citrus notes 33cl ABV 6.5%
BIRRA MESSINA CRISTALLI DI SALE
A crisp Sicilian lager with sea salt crystals, smooth malt, subtle citrus & a clean, refreshing finish 33cl ABV 5%
COCKTAILS
ESPRESSO MARTINI
The Espresso Martini is a rich blend of Vodka, coffee liquor, amaretto & espresso ASK FOR DECAF
NEGRONI
Traditional Italian negroni balanced with Malfy gin, Highgate-distilled vermouth & Campari
AMARETTO SOUR
The classic Amaretto Sour is made with Amaretto Disaronno, lemon juice, & cherries in syrup
BELLINI
The famous Bellini from Venice is made with peach puree & Prosecco
ROSSINI
This gorgeous red bellini hails from Venice. It’s made with strawberry puree & Prosecco
LIMONCELLO FIZZ
Our family recipe Limoncello from Naples combined with vodka, a pinch of saffron, topped up with ginger beer
MELONCELLO SOUR
Our family recipe Meloncello from Naples mixed with Sacred Gin, lemon juice, Lillet Rose & topped with soda water
STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI
A classic mix of white rum, strawberry purée & lime, chilled & well balanced
ITALIAN MARGARITA
A smooth Italian twist on the classic Margarita, combining Tequila, amaretto & Cointreau with fresh lime for a perfectly balanced sweet & citrus finish
ROSSELLA OLD FASHIONED
A refined take on the classic, blending whiskey with Angostura bitters & sugar syrup, smooth, rich & elegantly balanced
SPRITZERS
APEROL SPRITZ
Italy’s favourite cocktail, 3 parts Prosecco, 2 parts Aperol & a splash of soda water, served over ice & garnished with a slice of orange
LIMONCELLO SPRITZ
Our family recipe limoncello liquor topped with prosecco & a splash of soda, served over ice & garnished with slice of lemon & lime
ITALICUS SPRITZ
Italicus liquor topped with prosecco & a splash of soda served over ice & garnished with lemon, mint & olives
WILD STRAWBERRY SPRITZ
Wild strawberry liquor topped with prosecco & a splash of soda, served over ice & garnished with wild strawberries
COCONUT SPRITZ
Coconut liqueur topped with prosecco & a splash of soda, served over ice & garnished with pineapple
ENGLISH AMBER VERMOUTH SPRITZ
Highgate distilled English amber vermouth with delicate floral & distinct notes of sweet orange, topped with prosecco & a splash of soda served over ice & garnished with a lemon twist
CAMPARI SPRITZ
Campari topped with prosecco & a splash of soda, served over ice & garnished with a slice of orange, rosemary & olives
STREGA SPRITZ
Italian herbal liqueur Strega topped with prosecco & a splash of soda, served over ice & garnished with a lemon twist.
MOCKTAILS
PEAR MOJITO
Refreshing mocktail with pear juice, basil, mint & sparkling water
SPARKLING PEACH SUNRISE
Simple & refreshing, the Sparkling Peach Sunrise combines peach juice, lemonade & grenadine
BOTIVINO
Refreshing bittersweet botanical aperitivo bursting with spicy ginger beer
AMALFI FIZZ
Inspired by the Amalfi Coast, fresh lemon, sugar & mint topped with soda. Crisp, zesty & refreshing
LEMON ROAST
A refreshing fusion of rich cold-brew coffee & zesty lemon, perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness
BEE’S KNEES
A refreshing mix of orange & apple juice & honey-cinnamon syrup, garnished with mint & a dusting of powdered sugar
FRIZZANTI
PROSECCO
Rossella Collection, Veneto Delicate yet persistent with a round, very elegant finish. Scents of golden apples & pear, flowing into delicate hints of acacia & wisteria blossoms
PROSECCO ROSE
Stelle D’Italia, Veneto A fresh, light sparkling rosé with vibrant red berries, hints of strawberry, a creamy mousse & a crisp finish
ASTI
Fontanafredda, Piemonte A sweeter sparkling wine with a hint of sage & honey, fabulous as an aperitif or with a celebration cake
VEUVE CLICQUOT
Yellow Label Brut, Champagne A happy marriage of apples, pears & hawthorn flowers, enlivened by bubbles
BOLE BIANCO SPUMANTE BRUT
Emilia Romagna A vibrant sparkling wine from Emilia-Romagna, bursting with green apple, pear & lemon zest, with aromas of jasmine, elderflower & citrus
VINO ROSÉ
PINOT GRIGIO BLUSH
Sospiro, Veneto Easy drinking & very refreshing ‘blush’. Delicious on his own or to be paired with light dishes
COTES DE PROVENCE
La Vidaubanaise, Provence Delightful, light pink Provençal rosé, awash with wild strawberries, lavender & rosemary. Simply delicious!
VINO BIANCO
TREBBIANO
Rometta, Emilia Romagna A delicious fragrant white wine with flavours of white peach, lemon & green apple
PINOT GRIGIO
Via Nova, Veneto A very refreshing light to medium bodied Pinot Grigio, with a floral bouquet & scents of lime & herbs
FRASCATI
San Marco, Lazio A classic Italian wine from the region surrounding Rome, with flavours of peach, lemon & honey
CHARDONNAY
Molino a Vento, Sicily Balanced Sicilian Chardonnay, floral & lemony on the nose, honeyed & buttery in the mouth
VERDICCHIO
Castelli di Jesi Classico, Marche Tangy Verdicchio, perfumed with aniseed & a mouthful of pear & apple, with a pleasant, almond-flavoured finish
GAVI DI GAVI
La Minaia, Piemonte The famous Cortese, the grape behind Piedmont’s Gavi, offers aromas of acacia & white peach, with hints of wild herb & a palate of apple, lemon & melon
SAN VINCENZO
Anselmi, Veneto This is a ‘Super Soave’ from Juliet & Romeo town of Verona. Fresh & elegant with notes of peach, citrus & white flowers, vibrant & beautifully balanced
TIMORASSO
Vigneti Volpi, Piemonte A rich & textured wine with notes of ripe pear, honey & citrus, beautifully complex, savoury & mineral with a longlasting finish
ALASTRO
Planeta, Sicily Blend of Grecanico & Sauvignon Blanc, this is a vibrant & aromatic wine with notes of citrus, white peach & wildflowers, beautifully fresh with a crisp, elegant finish
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Puiatti, Friuli A crisp & refreshing white with flavours of citrus, green apple & fresh herbs, bright & lively
KIDS MENU
TASTY MINI CANNOLI OR PISTACHIO CHOCOLATE
STRAWBERRIES + CREAM
Bowl of fresh strawberries & yummy whipped cream
A SCOOP OF GELATO
Made the Italian way! Ask your favourite waiter for the flavours available
EXTRA SCOOP
VEGETABLE + BREAD STICKS
Carrots, cucumber & bread sticks with a tasty tomato dip
JUICE
APPLE • ORANGE • PEAR • PEACH
MILK OR OAT MILK
BABYCHINO
CHICKEN GOUJONS
Breaded chicken breast with broccoli & roast potatoes or chips
GRILLED CHICKEN
Half grilled chicken breast with cucumber, tomatoes & roast potatoes or chips
SMALL PLATES
GARLIC BREAD
Italians do it best! Freshly baked garlic pizza bread topped with rich garlic butter
DUO DI OLIVE
Kalamata & nocellara olives marinated in garlic, lemon & oregano
BRUSCHETTA DI POMODORO
Plum vine tomatoes, basil, olive oil & balsamic glaze on Rossella’s homemade bread
ZUCCHINI FRITTI
Ribbons of courgette in a crispy batter & topped with aged Parmagiano
ARANCINI AL RAGÙ E MOZZARELLA
Crispy rice balls filled with beef ragù & mozzarella, served with a rich aged Parmigiano sauce
DESSERT WINES
RECIOTO VALPOLICELLA
Veneto
VIN SANTO
Toscana
DESSERTS
HOMEMADE TIRAMISU
Rossella’s classic homemade tiramisu with coffee-soaked savoiardi, Tia Maria, Amaretto & cocoa
CRÈME BRÛLÉE
Rich & creamy custard base with a brittle top of melted sugar that cracks when you gently tap it with a spoon
CHEESECAKE FRUTTI DI BOSCO
Mascarpone & raspberry Chantilly cream, mixed berry cheesecake on a butterry biscuit base
GIANDUJA TORTA
Soft cocoa sponge layered with hazelnut praline, a heart of dark chocolate & a light hazelnut mousse
CLASSIC AFFOGATO
Vanilla gelato topped with a shot of hot espresso
1 SCOOP
2 SCOOPS
3 SCOOPS
PIZZAS
MARGHERITA
Fior di latte mozzarella, basil & a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
NONNA
Roasted aubergine & rocket topped with smoked stracciatella & toasted pine nuts
NOCCIOLA
Gorgonzola dolce, toasted walnuts, basil & marinated in-house
PEPPERONI PICCANTE
Pepperoni & salami Milano drizzled with a sweet & spicy honey
FRIARIELLI
Sicilian pork & fennel sausage, sautéed friarielli (broccoli rabe) & a touch of red chilli
SALSICCIA
Sicilian pork & fennel sausage with caramelised onions
MEDITERRANEA
White based - sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, goat’s cheese & a drizzle of truffle oil
DIABLO
Spicy pepperoni, prosciutto cotto, chilli flakes & black olives
NAPOLI
Sicilian anchovies, capers, black olives & Genovese basil
QUATTRO STAGIONI
Pepperoni, artichoke hearts, chestnut mushrooms & black olives
CALABRESE
Spicy Calabrian Nduja, aged Parmigiano shavings & Genovese basil
RUSTICA
Vegan mozzarella, aubergine, roasted red peppers & marinated in-house sundried tomatoes
LARGE SALADS
INSALATA POLLO
Chargrilled chicken breast, rocket & spinach, Kalamata olives, Parmesan shavings, sundried tomatoes, toasted pine nuts & basil pesto dressing
INSALATA SALMONE
Oven-roasted salmon fillet with rocket, fine green beans, heritage cherry tomatoes & avocado, finished with fresh pomegranate & our honey & mustard house dressing
INSALATA CAPRINA
Baked goat’s cheese on mixed leaves, beetroot, roasted red peppers, walnuts & pomegranate seeds with house dressing & a drizzle of balsamic glaze
INSALATA FRESCA
Creamy burrata, avocado, sundried tomatoes, artichokes hearts, cucumber, mixed leaves & Genovese basil with house dressing & a drizzle of balsamic glaze
SIDES
SAUTÉED POTATOES
MIXED SALAD
GREEN BEANS
TENDERSTEM BROCCOLI
CHIPS
Add Parmigiano & truffle oil +2
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH AGED PARMIGIANO
INSALATA DI RUCOLA E PARMIGIANO
MAIN COURSES
POLLO SALTIMBOCCA
Chicken breast wrapped in prosciutto & fresh sage, pan-seared & finished with a white wine butter sauce, served with sautéed potatoes & tenderstem broccoli
POLLO OR VEAL MILANESE
Chicken or veal escalope panéed with breadcrumbs & oregano served with pici in a light Napoli sauce
BRANZINO AL LIMONE
Pan-fried sea bass fillet in a sauce of baby prawns, brown butter, lemon & white wine served with sautéed potatoes & green beans
BISTECCA TAGLIATA
Chargrilled & sliced fillet steak drizzled with a rich balsamic glaze, served alongside rocket, sweet cherry tomatoes & aged Parmigiano shavings
SALMONE AL FORNO
Oven-roasted salmon fillet with lemon & garlic, topped with a vibrant tomato & red onion salsa, served with roasted asparagus & sautéed potatoes
PASTA & RISOTTO
PICI POMODORO
A classic Napoli sauce with sautéed onions, garlic, plum tomatoes & Genovese basil
RISOTTO AI FRUTTI DI MARE
Creamy Arborio rice, slowly cooked in a classic Napoli sauce with white wine & a touch of chilli, with king prawns, calamari, mussels & clams, finished with fresh parsley & a splash of lemon
RICOTTA E TARTUFO
Raviolini filled with ricotta & black truffle, served in a wild mushroom, aged Parmigiano, cream & white wine sauce
BRASATO AL VINO ROSSO
Tortelloni stuffed with slow-cooked beef shin served in a classic Napoli sauce topped with grated aged Parmigiano
TORTELLONI AI GAMBERI
Tortelloni stuffed with king prawns, finished in a white wine & cream sauce with lemon, dill & a touch of chilli
MAFALDE ALFREDO
Sautéed chicken & wild mushrooms in a rich aged Parmigiano, cream & white wine sauce
MAFALDE RAGÙ DI AGNELLO
Slow-braised lamb ragù topped with smoked stracciatella
PENNE ALL’ARRABBIATA
Black olives & chilli cooked in a classic Napoli sauce with Genovese basil
PICI BOLOGNESE
Ragù sauce made with beef, pork, red wine & tomatoes slow-cooked for 8 hours with parmesan crisp
PICI CARBONARA
Crispy smoked pancetta, aged Parmigiano, black pepper & rich egg yolk
RISOTTO AI FUNGHI
Slow-cooked Arborio rice with wild mushrooms, truffle oil, white wine, aged Parmigiano & mascarpone
PICI COZZE E VONGOLE
A mix of clams & mussels sautéed in garlic & white wine with cherry tomatoes, chilli, extra virgin olive oil & a sprinkle of bottarga
LASAGNA AL RAGÙ
Traditional Ragù with béchamel, fresh mozzarella & aged Parmigiano baked to crispy golden top
MAFALDE STRACCIATELLA
Sautéed aubergine & cherry tomatoes in a classic Napoli sauce topped with smoked stracciatella
STARTERS
BURRATA E PESCHE
Creamy burrata served with grilled peaches, heritage cherry tomatoes, toasted pumpkin seeds & fresh basil
GAMBERI AL LIMONE
King prawns pan-seared in butter, garlic, white wine & lemon served with homemade focaccia to soak up the sauce
CALAMARI FRITTI
Crispy fried squid served with creamy aioli for dipping
CARPACCIO DI FILETTO
Hand-beaten beef carpaccio, dressed with a classic lemon & mustard vinaigrette, finished with aged Parmigiano shavings
MOZZARELLA FRITTA
Crispy, gooey mozzarella sticks coated in breadcrumbs, served with a rich & tangy tomato dip
MELANZANA ALLA PARMIGIANA
Layers of slow-cooked aubergine in a tomato sauce topped with mozzarella & aged Parmagiano
SPECIALIST LIQUORS & SPIRITS
AMARI
50ml Italy's favourite after dinner ritual Amaro Averna | Fernet Branca | Amaretto Disaronno | Amaro Montenegro | Cynar
DIGESTIVI
50ml Grappa | Frangelico | Antica Sambuca Antica Sambuca Liquorice
BRANDY
Vecchia Romagna | Three Barrels
RUM
Captain Morgan | Bacardi White
WHISKEY & BOURBON
Jack Daniels | Famous Grouse | Jameson Highland Park 12 Years Single Malt Glenfiddich Green Label 12 Years Single Malt Oban 14 Years Single Malt
LIQUEURS
Tia Maria | Cointreau | Strega | Strega Cream Baileys Cream 50ml
GIN
Sacred Gin Malfy Italian Gin
VODKA
Sacred Vodka Grey Goose
APERITIVI
50ml Martini Dry | Martini Rosso | Campari Bitters Crema All’Uovo Aperol | Sacred English Amber Vermouth
COGNAC
Hennessy Courvoisier
East West
East West makes Indian flavour and Neapolitan pizza feel like one coherent idea. The Tufnell Park restaurant ferments its dough for 48 hours, then uses toppings such as paneer, masala tomato sauce and coriander with a properly blistered crust. The appeal comes from well-fermented dough and thoughtfully balanced toppings rather than novelty alone. This is the choice for an informal date, a mixed vegetarian group or friends who want pizza but are tired of choosing between the same traditional combinations.
The masala margherita is the clearest introduction, replacing a plain tomato base with warmer spice and adding paneer and coriander. Pepperoni with jalapeños keeps closer to a familiar pizzeria profile, while the Indian-led specials make better use of the kitchen's identity. Small plates and arancini can add variety, but two people will usually learn more by sharing contrasting pizzas and a single side. Heat varies across toppings, and several vegetarian or adaptable choices are marked on the current menu, so check those notes before ordering for the whole table.
Address: 135 Fortess Road, London NW5 2HR
East West Menu
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Pizza
The O.G.
Butter chicken, mozzarella, semi dried tomatoes, truffled oyster mushrooms, and fennel pesto.Mild
C.T.M.
Tikka sauce, mozzarella, tandoori chicken, roasted peppers, crispy onions...
Simple-Marg
Tomato, mozzarella, basil and olive oil
Hara Bhara
Spinach sauce, mozzarella, soft paneer, artichokes, crispy onions, red pestovegetarian - mild
Pepperoni plus
Tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni, jalapeños and hot honey.
Makhni Paneer
Butter sauce, mozzarella, soft paneer, red onions, roasted peppers and green pestovegetarian - mild
Fickle Pickle - Chicken
Achari sauce, mozzarella, tandoori chicken, olives, red onions, olives and jalapeñosSpicy
Fickle Pickle - Paneer
Achari sauce, mozzarella, tandoori paneer, olives, red onions, olives and jalapeñosSpicy
Masala Margherita
Masala tomato sauce, paneer, and mozzarella.vegetarian - mild
Bonkers!
Tomato, mozzarella, Pepperoni, Spicy salami, Nduja, and Scotch Bonnet Chillies
The Old Chestnut
Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms and roasted garlic
Afterburner
Tikka sauce base, Naga chicken, fresh jalapenos, red onions, and drizzled with afterburner sauce
Epic Veg
Tomato, Mozzarella, Roasted vegetables - aubergines, courgettes, peppers and red onions. Can be had as Vegan, select vegan cheese
Masala Jackfruit
Masala tomato, vegan cheese, pulled jackfruit, roasted peppers, pico di gallo.vegan - mild
Chilli Paneer
Tikka sauce, mozzarella, spiced paneer, red onions, green chilli and coriander
Keema POW!
Masala Sauce, Spiced lamb keema, red onions, and green chillies finished with a coriander and mint sauce.
Pasta
Chicken AlFaridi
Chicken Alfredo if it was Indian. Creamy chicken thighs served with fettucine tossed in a malai sauce.
Punjabi Pasta
Penne pasta tossed in butter sauce, paneer, red onions and cherry tomatoes garnished with... green chillies.
Kashmiri Lamb Pappardelle
Pappardelle tossed in a slow cooked Kashmiri lamb ragu finished with a generous sprinkle of parmesan and olive oil.
Tonkotsu Kentish Town
Tonkotsu Kentish Town is the dependable pre-gig and cold-weather choice near the Underground and O2 Forum. Noodles, broths, gyoza, katsu and sides are made in-house, giving the busy restaurant more substance than a basic pre-gig stop. The bright, casual room is better for a direct meal than a slow celebration. It also leaves room for walk-ins, which is useful when concert plans make an exact reservation time difficult.
The namesake tonkotsu ramen is the richest bowl, built on pork broth with handmade noodles and toppings that can be adjusted for firmness. A lighter or chilli-led ramen provides contrast, while chicken kara-age and gyoza are the most useful sides to share. Katsu curry works for anyone who would rather skip broth, and plant-based ramen makes the branch practical for mixed diets. Ramen is filling, so choose one side for every two diners and use the live menu to check the current seasonal bowl, allergens and any topping changes.
Address: 323 Kentish Town Road, London NW5 2AA
Tonkotsu Kentish Town Menu
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Ramen
Geki Kara Ramen *EXTRA HOT*
Pork broth enriched with lardo & soy sauce base with scotch bonnet chilli mash. Thin-cut homemade noodles topped with roast pork belly, kikurage, spring onions, half a seasoned egg and sesame seeds. For serious chilli addicts only.
Tokyo Ramen
Chicken broth & soy sauce base. Classic homemade noodles topped with marinated & braised pork belly, bamboo shoots, spring onions and seasoned egg.
Tonkotsu Ramen
Pork broth enriched with lardo & sea salt base. Thin-cut homemade noodles topped with roast pork belly, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, spring onions, burnt garlic oil and seasoned egg.
Chilli Chicken Ramen
Chicken broth & sea salt base. Classic homemade noodles topped with Eat the Bits pulled chilli chicken, mange tout, bamboo shoots, spring onions, half a seasoned egg and sesame seeds
Chilli Prawn Ramen
Chicken broth & sea salt base. Classic homemade noodles topped with Eat the Bits chilli tiger prawns, wakame, bamboo shoots, lemon wedge, spring onions, half a seasoned egg and sesame seeds
Japanese Miso Mushroom Ramen
Konbu and shiitake broth & miso base. Classic homemade noodles topped with shiitake, enoki & shimeji mushrooms, padron peppers, bok choy, mange tout, bamboo shoots and sesame seeds
Kakugiri Ramen
Chicken broth & sea salt base. Classic homemade noodles topped with marinated & braised chunky pork pieces, bamboo shoots, spring onions, half a seasoned egg and sesame seeds
Chilli Tofu Ramen
Classic homemade noodles in a konbu and shiitake broth with spicy sesame base. Topped with Eat the Bits chilli crispy tofu, plant-based soya mince, bok choy, kikurage, pickled radish and sesame seeds
Japanese Mushroom Miso
Konbu & shiitake broth with miso base, homemade noodles, shiitake & shimeji mushrooms, mange tout & bok choy.
Chilli Tofu
Konbu & shiitake broth with spicy sesame base, our classic homemade noodles, plant-based soy mince, crispy-fried Eat the Bits chilli tofu, kikurage,bok choy & pickled radish.
Katsu Curry
Chicken Katsu Curry
Homemade katsu coated in fresh panko breadcrumbs, fried until crisp & served with Japanese vegetable curry sauce, steamed rice and mizuna
Tofu, Cauliflower & Aubergine Katsu Curry
Homemade katsu coated in fresh panko breadcrumbs, fried until crisp & served with Japanese vegetable curry sauce, steamed rice and mizuna
King Prawn Katsu Curry
Homemade katsu coated in fresh panko breadcrumbs, fried until crisp & served with Japanese vegetable curry sauce, steamed rice and mizuna
Hiyashi
Teriyaki Chicken Hiyashi
Chilled noodles tossed in citrussy ponzu dressing, served with teriyaki marinated pulled chicken, tomato, cucumber, pea shoots and seasoned egg
Mushroom Hiyashi
Chilled noodles tossed in citrussy ponzu served with Japanese mushrooms, tomato, cucumber and pea shoots.
Chilli Tofu Hiyashi
Chilled noodles dressed in citrussy ponzu with spicy sesame plant-based soya mince, crispy fried Eat the Bits chilli tofu, spring onions, radish and tobanjan dip
Sweet Chilli King Prawn Hiyashi
Chilled noodles in a goma (sesame) dressing with crispy fried prawns in Eat The Bits Chilli Ketchup, cucumber, tomato, lemon, half a soy-marinated egg & sesame seeds.
Chicken Teriyaki
Marinated pulled chicken in a teriyaki dressing,tomato, cucumber, mizuna & 1/2 egg.
Japanese Mushroom
Shiitake, enoki & shimeji mushrooms, tomato, cucumber & mizuna.
Set Lunch Sides
Edamame beans
with sea salt.
Pork, Ginger & Garlic Gyoza
Shiitake & Bamboo Shoot Gyoza
KKINI
KKINI is an engaging option for a group meal. Tables with built-in grills put Korean barbecue at the centre, turning dinner into a social, hands-on experience. Seafood pancake, fried chicken, soups and generous banchan give the meal variety beyond the grill. The narrow room is lively rather than private, making it well suited to birthdays, small groups and diners who enjoy cooking marinated meat together at the table.
Choose one barbecue platter for the table, then add dishes that offer different textures instead of more grilled meat. A crisp seafood pancake, Korean fried chicken and japchae noodles make a balanced spread; bibimbap gives rice, vegetables and a crisp base, while galbitang offers a comforting beef broth. Staff can explain grill timing, so use their help rather than overcooking the thinnest cuts. Portions are generous and the table fills quickly with side dishes, which makes ordering in stages a better plan than submitting everything at once.
Address: 131 Fortess Road, London NW5 2HR
Kkini Menu
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Starter
Korean Fried Chicken (Halal)(KFC)
Popular Korean style battered chicken wings with housemade sauce on the side.
Chicken Dumplings (4pcs)
Pan-fried and served with soy sauce.
Vegetable Japchae
Stir fried glass noodles seasoned with sweet soy sauce
Beef and Vegetables Japchae
Stir fried glass noodles seasoned with sweet soy sauce
Vegetable Dumplings
Pan-fried and served with soy sauce (4 pcs)
Chicken Dumplings
Pan-fried and served with soy sauce (4 pcs)
Beef Dumplings
Pan-fried and served with soy sauce (5 pcs)
Spicy Pork Bao
2 pieces of steamed bun filled with marinated pork belly and vegetables.
Vegetable Dumplings (4pcs)(Vegan)
Pan-fried and served with soy sauce.
Boneless Sweet Chilli Chicken (Halal)
Dduk Bokki
Rice cakes and vegetables simmered in a spicy sauce.
Vegetable Pancake (Vegan)
Korean savoury pancake served with a soy sauce.
Vegetable Japchae (Vegan)
Stir fried vegetables and glass noodles, seasoned with sweet soy sauce.
Broccoli and Garlic (Vegan)
Stir fried and seasoned with salt.
Beef Japchae
Stir fried beef, vegetables and glass noodles, seasoned with sweet soy sauce.
Seafood and Spring Onion Pancake
Korean savoury pancake served with a soy sauce.
Kimchi Pancake (Spicy)
Korean savoury pancake served with a soy sauce.
Seafood and Spring Onion Jeon
Korean savoury pancake served with soy sauce
Soup
Kimchi Soup
Spicy kimchi stew made with pork broth. Comes with rice.
Spicy Galbitang Soup
Beef short rib, vegetables and glass noodles in spicy broth. Comes with rice.
Budae Soup (Army base stew)
Spicy hot pot made with kimchi, sausage, ramen noodles and pork broth. Comes with Rice.
Hot Pot Bulgogi Soup
Marinated beef and vegetables in broth. Comes with rice.
Spicy Galbitang Soup
Beef short rib and vegetables in spicy broth. Comes with rice.
Hot Pot Bulgogi Soup
Marinated beef and vegetables in broth. Comes with rice.
Soft Tofu Soup
Spicy tofu stew with seafood and egg. Comes with rice.
Miso Soup
Served with tofu and seaweed
BBQ Box
Spicy Pork (BBQ Box)
Pork belly marinated in a spicy sauce. Comes with rice, dumplings and salad.
Pork Bulgogi (BBQ Box)
Pork belly marinated in a special soy sauce. Comes with rice, dumplings and salad.
Fried Udon (Noodle)
Chicken Fried Udon (Halal)
Thick noodles, chicken and vegetables stir fried in a soy sauce.
Beef Fried Udon
Thick noodles, beef and vegetables stir fried in a soy sauce.
Seafood Fried Udon
Thick noodles, mixed seafood and vegetables stir fried in a soy sauce.
Tofu Fried Udon (Vegan)
Thick noodles, tofu and vegetables stir fried in a soy sauce.
Vegetable Fried Udon (Vegan)
Thick noodles and vegetables stir fried in a soy sauce.
Beef Udon
Thick noodles, beef and vegetables stir fried in a soy sauce.
Tofu Udon (Vegan)
Thick noodles, tofu and vegetables stir fried in a soy sauce.
Chicken Udon (Halal)
Thick noodles, chicken and vegetables stir fried in a soy sauce.
Seafood Udon
Thick noodles, mixed seafood and vegetables stir fried in a soy sauce.
Vegetable Udon (Vegan)
Thick noodles and vegetables stir fried in a soy sauce.
Fried Rice
Egg Fried Rice
Stir fried rice, egg and spring onion.
Kimchi Fried Rice (Spicy)
Stir fried rice and kimchi, served with a sunny side up egg.
Vegetable Fried Rice (Vegan)
Stir fried rice and vegetables.
Side Dish
Cabbage Kimchi
Spicy pickled cabbage
Cucumber Kimchi
Spicy pickled cucumber
Miso Soup (Vegan)
Served with tofu and seaweed.
Spinach (Vegan)
Blanched and seasoned, served chilled.
Cabbage Kimchi
Spicy pickled vegetable
Cucumber Kimchi
Assorted Kimchi
Cabbage, cucumber and radish
Beansprouts
Blanched and seasoned vegetable
Spinach
Shiitake Mushrooms
Assorted Namul
Beansprouts, spinach and mushrooms
Edamame
Blanched and served with a sprinkle of sea salt
Gim
Crispy and salty roasted seaweed
Bap
Boiled rice
Salad
Green
Mixed salad with fruity Korean dressing
Seaweed
Seaweed and mixed salad with tangy soy dressing
Veggies
Broccoli and Garlic
Stir fried and seasoned with salt
Asparagus
Grilled and served with teriyaki sauce
Alcedo Bistro & Bar
Alcedo Bistro & Bar is a warm neighbourhood restaurant that covers British and European cooking with a light Latin influence. Its Holloway Road dining room pairs a broad menu with notably attentive service. The menu is broad without feeling like a chain, moving from grilled seafood and pasta to pork belly and a house burger. It is a sensible choice for a low-pressure date, a family occasion or a group containing several different appetites.
Lamb koftas and crisp calamari provide easy sharing starters, while seared tiger prawns with chilli and garlic butter offer more direct flavour. Slow-roasted pork belly with mash and cider sauce is the richest main; miso-marinated salmon with mushrooms and pak choi is cleaner, and carbonara supplies familiar comfort. Finish with crème brûlée, lemon tart or chocolate fondant if the table wants a classic dessert. The kitchen also runs specials, so compare them with the printed menu and ask how dietary changes affect sauces and garnishes.
Address: 237 Holloway Road, London N7 8HG
Alcedo Bistro & Bar Menu
Starters
Lamb Koftas
Tomato and onion salad and red pepper dressing.
Seared Tiger Prawns
Chilli and garlic butter.
Crispy Calamari
Harissa and garlic mayonnaise.
Crispy Duck Salad
Hoisin and plumb dressing.
Baby Octopus
Chorizo, padron peppers, and garlic sauce.
Saute Chicken Livers
Saute chicken livers, crispy salad, and soya dressing.
Baby Gem Salad and Avocado Salad
With cheese dressing.
Mains
Slow Roasted Pork Belly
Creamy mash, crackling, and cider sauce.
Miso Marinated Salmon, Stir Fry Mushrooms and Pak Choi
Miso marinated salmon, stir fried mushrooms, and pak choi.Soybeans - Sesame
Grilled Sirloin Steak 8Oz
Hand cut chips and roasted vine tomatoes. Peppercorn sauce.
Roasted Chicken Breast
With saute potatoes and pan fried wild mushrooms.
Roasted Chicken Breast with Chard
Mushrooms and cream sauce.
Cajun Spiced Chicken Breast, Fries and Salad
Cajun spiced chicken Breast, fries, and salad.
Smokey Pancetta Cod
Smokey pancetta cod, lentils, spinach, and rosemary.
Alcedo Beef Burger 8Oz
Brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, club sauce, and fries.
Baked Aubergine
Filled with chickpeas, roasted peppers, roasted tomatoes, and goat cheese.
Sweet Potato Salad
Sweet potato salad, tomatoes, spring onion, rocket, and feta cheese.
Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant
Lalibela's communal style of eating is particularly good for a mixed vegetarian and meat-eating group. The restaurant has served home-style Ethiopian food since 1993, with vegan and gluten-free-friendly choices alongside traditional meat dishes. Stews and vegetables arrive on injera for diners to share by hand, creating a relaxed meal with more interaction than a conventional plate-per-person format.
A mixed platter is the most useful introduction because it lets the table compare lentils, split peas, greens and spiced vegetables across one layer of tangy injera. Add doro wot for slow-cooked chicken and deep berbere heat, or tibs for a drier sautéed meat dish; ask staff to explain unfamiliar names and spice levels. Extra injera may be useful for a large group. The traditional coffee ceremony makes a memorable finish when time allows, so mention it before the end of the meal rather than expecting a quick espresso replacement.
Address: 137 Fortess Road, London NW5 2HR
Lalibela Kentish Town Menu
Starter
Shiro fitfit
Rolls of injera soaked in a citrusy sauce with fresh tomatoes, onions, and traditional spices
Qategna be-ayeb
Crispy grilled injera served with a creamy aubergine paste.
Qategna
Crispy grilled injera served with a sauce with fresh tomatoes, onions, and traditional spices.
Veggie Sambusa
Samosas filled with lentils, spiced and seasoned with green chili, coriander, and lemon.
Meat Sambusa
Samosas filled with minced lamb, cooked with green chili, coriander, and traditional spices.
Injera Rolls
Injera rolls filled with lentils and spring greens.
House Salad
Lettuce, cucumber and tomatoes in our delicious house dressing.
Timatim Salad
Tomatoes, onions and fresh green chillies with herbs and lemon juice.
Beetroot & Potato Salad
Beetroot and potato marinated in a spicy sauce.
Avocado Salad
Avocado with fresh salad and tomatoes mixed with a special sauce.
Fish Dishes
Assa Tibs
Fried fish marinated in rosemary and lemon, with tomatoes, peppers, and mild chili garlic sauce.
Assa Wot
Fried fish simmered in a rich, mild tomato based sauce with traditional spices
Cucumber Yoghurt
Fresh cucumber mixed with creamy yoghurt, a cool side for spicy dishes.
Spicy Yoghurt
Yoghurt blended with red chili for a spicy kick.
Vegetarian Dishes
Atkilt Alicha
Spiced potatoes, carrots, and green beans cooked with turmeric.
Shiro Wot
A smooth blend of chickpeas, shallots, and hot spices cooked in a rich, tomato-based stew.
Mushroom and Okra Tibs
Sliced okra and fresh mushrooms cooked in a rich, spicy, tomato-based stew.
Butcha Aubergine Wot
Grilled aubergine and chickpeas in a rich, spicy, tomato-based stew.
Ye Hamli Be Dinich Wot
Chopped spinach cooked with baby potatoes in a rich, spicy, tomato-based stew.
Vegetable Special Tibs
A mild blend of tomatoes, spinach, and mushrooms cooked with ginger and garlic.
Yeater Azifa
Whole green lentils stew with turmeric and traditional spices
Alicha Kik
Split yellow peas cooked with turmeric.
Misir Kik
Red lentil stew cooked with Berbere sauce
Doro Avocado Tibs
Cubed chicken fried with fresh tomatoes, seasonal vegetables, and topped with slices of avocado.
Gomen
Spinach lightly fried with herbs and garlic.
Doro Pumpkin Tibs
Cubed chicken sautéed with fresh pumpkin and seasonal vegetables.
Doro Spinach Tibs
Cubed chicken fried with spinach, tomatoes, and seasonal vegetables
Doro Tibs
Cubed chicken cooked in a creamy sauce with fresh herbs.
Doro Wot
Chicken legs cooked slowly in a spicy tomato and berbere stew, served with a boiled egg
Misir Wot
Whole green lentils mixed with herbs and a hint of lemon.
Bamya
Okra cooked with fresh, chopped tomatoes.
Hamli
Spring greens simmered with fresh herbs, garlic, and ginger.
Duba Wot (Pumpkin)
Chunks of pumpkin cooked slowly in a rich, spicy, tomato-based stew.
Lamb Dishes
Lamb Wot
Tender lamb fillet cubes cooked in a rich, spicy tomato and berbere stew.
Alicha Lamb Wot
Cubed lamb fillet simmered in a flavorful tomato and turmeric stew.
Lamb Pumpkin Tibs
Cubed lamb sautéed with chunks of pumpkin in a rich, flavorful tomato sauce.
Lamb Awaze Tibs
Lamb fillet cubes cooked in a spiced chili paste and red wine
Lamb Tibs
Lean lamb cubes fried with onions, green chilies, olive oil, and Ethiopian spices,
Ye Beg Key Wot
Sizzling strips of lamb marinated in fresh herbs and traditional spices.
Beef Dishes
Kitfo
Finely chopped lean prime beef seasoned with spiced butter, cardamom, and mitmita, served with cottage cheese
Key Wot
Chopped lean beef cooked in a rich, spicy tomato and berbere stew, served with a boiled egg
Minchetabesh
Lean prime beef blended with chickpeas, shallots, and hot spices in a rich tomato sauce.
Combination Platters
Vegetarian Combination
A combination of Misir Kik, Alicha Kik, & two portions of seasonal vegetables, and a mixed salad.
Vegan Combination
A combination of Shiro, Spicy Chickpeas and Aubergir, Duba (Pumpkin) Wot, two portions of seasonal vegetables, and a mixed salad
Lamb Combination
Lamb Wot, Alicha Lamb Wot, Minchetabesh, two portions of seasonal vegetables, and a mixed salad.
Meat Combination
Chicken Spinach Tibs, Lamb Awaze Tibs, Lamb Pumpkin Tibs, two portions of seasonal vegetables, and a mixed salad and a mixed salad.
Final Thoughts
The Great Indian is the strongest all-round destination, while The Parakeet and Bull & Last offer two distinct versions of a serious north London food pub. Xi'an Impression is the essential quick, flavour-led meal; Rossella is the easiest family crowd-pleaser. East West gives pizza the most original local identity, and Tonkotsu is the reliable answer before a show or on a cold evening.
KKINI is best when the table wants Korean barbecue and shared side dishes, Alcedo handles a broad European dinner with attentive service, and Lalibela turns a meal into an Ethiopian communal spread. Check the live menus, book the smallest rooms early and tell staff about allergies before arrival. The distances across Holloway, Archway and Kentish Town are manageable, but choosing for the food and occasion will produce a much better evening than simply stopping at the nearest busy doorway.